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"Thank you for all your help during the building of our new home. It was so nice to work with a builder who always had an open mind to new ideas and worked with the home buyers. Thanks again for a beautiful home and all your help."
Eric and Cassie Johnson |
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BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS ONE HOME AT A TIME
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Since 1974, KEM Homes has been providing Northern Colorado home buyers with distinctive homes featuring liveable floor plans and quality craftsmanship.
Whether you are looking to custom build on your own property or are seeking the perfect new home in a planned development, KEM Homes can help make your dream come true.
Because every home we build directly reflects our name and reputation, we take extra steps to guarantee total customer satisfaction. The Home Builders Association of Northern Colorado acknowledged this commitment to quality and service when they chose KEM Homes as 1994 Builder of The Year.
Experienced Team
President Bill Krug has been with KEM Homes from the day the company began. Born and raised in Fort Collins, Bill began designing and building homes soon after graduating from Colorado State University. Today, as in 1974, he continues to personally oversee the construction of each new home.
KEM's marketing team is led by Vicki Krug, an experienced real estate professional. Vicki takes pride in matching a family's lifestyle needs with the right KEM home in the right location. She will work with you every step of the way to insure your complete satisfaction.
Your Guarantee
"You have my personal guarantee that your new KEM home will meet or exceed your expectations. If something's not right, we will strive to make it right."
Bill Krug - President |
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Bill Gurski, KEM Homes Superintendent
When he came to Fort Collins from North Virginia and the Washington D.C. area to go to CSU in the late 1970s, Bill Gurski had already worked a few construction jobs. When he decided to stay over the summer, he rode his bike around to job sites looking for work. At a KEM Homes site, he found a little more than he might have bargained for. "I went from being a laborer until shortly after I graduated." Gurski said. I became a supervisor and just stuck with it. I've worked with KEM Homes ever since. It's just been great and they've been very kind and generous towards me." He originally didn't plan to be a builder, but enjoys the independence and working outdoors in the field.
Bill Gurski became involved in the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Northern Colorado shortly after starting work for KEM Homes by attending meetings with his boss Bill Krug. In the early 1990s, he became more involved as a membership committee co-chair and then chair for three years. He's been on the board as a vice president, and in 1998 as President. "That was big for me, taking a leadership role and it was a real source of pride," Gurski said. Bill has remained active in the HBA since, taking a major role through the HBA in local politics. Along with other HBA members, he worked on recent city council elections, helping to form the HBA's stance on the election. "My dad was involved in local politics, and I probably get that from him," Gurski said. He works with the HBA to "give something back to an industry that's been very good to me. It's fun to be involved with my equals in the industry, and it's been a real pleasure to help out with something that's put a roof over my head and food on the table."
Bill came to Fort Collins for CSU but ended up staying because he fell in love with the area and with his wife, whom he met at CSU. Bill and his wife have been married over a quarter of a century. Bill fishes and hunts, and until recently spent his spare time as a beekeeper. He's a season ticker holder for CSU football.
He attributes his success to his boss, Bill Krug, and would like to thank the HBA. He believes that in more ways than one, builders "live in the houses that we build."
Congratulations to Bill Gurski for being the 2005 HBA of Northern Colorado Builder of the Year! |
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Caroline Katolik, KEM Homes Designer
Caroline specializes in creating an optimal experience that results in the enhancement of one's home and lifestyle. In making selections from exterior brick, stone, and paint colors to interior cabinets, countertops, flooring, lighting, appliances, and hardware. She helps to ensure the perfect ambience as well as convenience and functionality.
Caroline helps create an atmosphere that reflects the homeowner's lifestyle and personality. |
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KEM HOMES AWARDS KELLER SCHOLARSHIP
In 2002, the Greg Keller Scholarship Fund was created by KEM Homes, Inc. Endowed through the C.S.U. Construction Management Department, the scholarship honors Greg Keller, who worked for KEM Homes for almost 25 years. Greg was killed in a motocycle accident in 2001.
Funding for the scholarship comes primarily from the annual KEM Homes golf tournament. The tournament is hosted by KEM and the Keller family. The event is attended by 32 4-person teams, most of whom are in the local construction industry.
In 2004, the first recipient of the Greg Keller Scholarship Fund was John Witt, a sophomore at Colorado State University. Born and raised in Iowa, John majored in Construction Management and was also a linebacker on the C.S.U. football team.
In 2005, the second recipient was Bill Wells. He stated that the funding from this scholarship has allowed him, for the first time since entering college, to forgo acceptance of student loans for an entire semester.
In 2006, the third recipient was John Witt. He was a member of the Sigma Lambda Chi Construction Honor Society and Golden Key National Honor Society. He has been named to the Dean's List and was a member of the estimating student competition team.
In 2007, the fourth recipient was John "Josh" Boh. He was a senior and enjoyed being a part of the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA). Josh is from Denver, Colorado and is excited to become a responsible, successful, and respected leader in the construction industry.
In 2008, the fifth recipient was Steven Schaeffer.
He is a senior commuting from Platteville, CO and was concerned
that the rise in gas price might make him quit school. Building
green and the LEED system of evaluating the sustainability
of buildings' designs is one of his main learning objectives.
The value of the dollar is high priority.
In 2009, the sixth recipient was Lesly Hainsworth.
She has been building ever since she was a little girl. This
scholarship means a lot to her because she is self supporting
and have found that loans are not fun!
In 2010, the seventh recipient was Mitchell McCoy. He has been in the construction industry for almost 10 years as a carpenter. His career goal is to become a superintendent. He is able to graduate a year early by taking a summer semester due to this scholarship.
"Greg Keller loved construction," stated KEM President Bill Krug, "and we wanted this scholarship to assist students who strive to duplicate Greg's dedication to detail and pride in his craft."
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| John Witt with the Keller Family |
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John Witt with Bill & Vicki Krug
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John Witt with Charlene Fearnot and Brent Keller |
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